EICC News
Discover Your Future in Healthcare at Scott Community College’s Live Simulation Event
In celebration of Community College Month, Eastern Iowa Community Colleges invites the public to an immersive, multidisciplinary healthcare simulation on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at 1 p.m. at the Scott Community College.
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Student Ambassador Elexiana Oliva Shares MCC’s Impact—Locally and Globally
When Elexiana Oliva walks through the halls of Muscatine Community College (MCC), she’s not just another student—she’s an ambassador and an advocate for the opportunities education offers.
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Shelly Cram Rahlf honored as PTK 2025 Distinguished College Administrator
Shelly Cram Rahlf, MCC’s Dean of Student Support Services, was recently honored as a 2025 Distinguished College Administrator by the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society.
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Tyler Halterman | Scott
Meet Tyler Halterman, an inspiring Instructor in the Game and Simulation Development (GSD) department at the Blong Technology Center.
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Courtney Cooper | Muscatine
Meet Courtney Cooper, our dynamic Executive Assistant to the President and Stage Director for the Theater Department at Muscatine Community College (MCC).
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Game & Simulation Development Program Prepares Students for Real-World Tech Careers
“This isn’t just about gaming. It’s about development,” he said. “We teach how to create simulations, solve real-world problems, and build immersive experiences that go far beyond entertainment.”
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Living, Learning, Leading, and Living: Allen Beard’s MCC Campus Life
For one Muscatine Community College (MCC) student, higher education wasn’t always part of the plan. But now, just two semesters in, Allen Beard is deeply woven into campus life — starting clubs, giving tours, and helping peers find their place.
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Lisa Toppert | Clinton
Meet Lisa Toppert, our passionate Culinary Chef Instructor at Clinton Community College Campus. With 3 years at EICC and 34 years in education, Lisa brings a wealth of experience and dedication to the Culinary Arts Department.
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Eastern Iowa Community Colleges Names Bryan Renfro, PhD, as Next Chancellor
Eastern Iowa Community Colleges (EICC) appointed Bryan Renfro, PhD, as the next Chancellor following a special board meeting Tuesday.
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Finding Confidence in Writing: SCC Instructor Earns Prestigious Literary Nomination
An EICC English Instructor, passionate about building confidence in his students, has been nominated for a Pushcart Prize, one of the most prestigious honors in independent publishing.
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Carter Stevenson: Writing His Future, One Story at a Time
With the encouragement of his instructors and the resources available through Eastern Iowa Community Colleges (EICC), Carter Stevenson is turning his passion into something real—one carefully planned-out page at a time.
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Hannah Cooper | Muscatine
Meet Hannah Cooper, our dedicated Science Lab Assistant at Muscatine Community College. With three years of experience at EICC, Hannah brings a wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm to the Science Department.
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Celebrate Community College Month with Classes & Events at EICC
EICC is celebrating Community College Month this April with a lineup of free classes and events, showcasing the college’s commitment to education, workforce development, and lifelong learning.
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Register for Fall 2025
The sooner you register the more likely you are to get a spot in the classes you want and at the time you want.
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CCC Phi Theta Kapp Induction
Clinton Community College hosted the spring induction ceremony of Phi Theta Kappa, the largest educational honor society in the world, on March 6.
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Gideon Cable Hall: Small Space, Big Feelings
A bed. A blanket. Half-tucked, half-forgotten. A pile of clothes in the corner, a pizza box shoved just out of sight.
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Sonja Tarallo: Father Time and Mother Nature Playing Chess
The cursor blinked on her screen. A blank canvas, waiting. And yet, this time, something felt different.
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Spencer Paxton: Self Portrait, 2024
Spencer Paxton never liked self-portraits. At least not in the traditional sense.
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Amelia House: Endless Decay
Amelia House doesn’t like abstract art. She prefers structure, clarity—art that has something recognizable to hold onto.
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Alyssa VanderHeiden: Still Life Self-Portrait
Walking into her first class at Clarke University, Alyssa VanderHeiden expected the usual first-day routine—introductions, syllabi, maybe some icebreakers.
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EICC Student Artwork on Display at the Figge Art Museum
For many artists, seeing their work displayed in a museum is a lifelong dream. For a select group of EICC students, that moment arrived.
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Community College Month - Free Classes
Join EICC for a free class during National Community College Month!
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Not Your Typical Training: How Frontline Leadership Engages and Delivers
When a business invests in training, they improve their operations and empower their people. That’s the philosophy and impact behind Frontline Leadership, a program designed to help mid-level managers be great leaders.
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EICC Named One of the Best Higher Ed Websites of 2024
Eastern Iowa Community Colleges (EICC) has been named one of the Best Higher Ed Websites of 2024 by Modern Campus, a recognition that highlights the college’s commitment to an engaging, user-friendly, and accessible online experience for students and the community.
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Faith, Family, and a Future: Jasmine O'Quinn
On a frigid January night, Jasmine O’Quinn sits at her desk by the main entrance of the Scott Community College (SCC) Urban Campus, her grey beanie pulled snugly over her ears and her Per Mar Security jacket zipped up tight.
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